Wreath



Oct. 8, 1929. L. GASTON 1,730,846

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Patented Oct. 8, 1929 PATENT I CE LOUISE GASTON, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS WHEAT-H Application filed Marchfil, 1927. serlal No. 176,951.

M y present invention pertains to imitation wreaths and more particularly to an illuminoted imitation holly wreath.

I have found that there is considerable demand for imitationwreaths, particularly the illuminated type. The natural holly wreaths are not always satisfactory for the reason that they are often diflicult to illmninate and can only be used for one season.

I propose to proridean ornament of pleas in appearance, capable of being" illuminated with facility and adapted to be hung in the window in place/of holly wreaths during the Christmas season. Obviously the invention may be embodied in a wreath or the like of any suitable character.

Other objects and advantages of my invention will more fully appear from the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing which illustrates several embodiments thereof, and in which Fig. 1 is an elevation partly in section of a wreath in accordance with the features of the present invention, showing it with one of its sides partially removed;

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary sectional View taken on substantially the line 2-2 of Fig. 1 looking in the direction indicated by the ar rows:

Fig' 3 is a grmentary view, partly in section, illustrating a modification of the in vention; and

Fig. 4 a fragmentary sectional view taken on substantially the line 4c*4: of Fig. 8 looking in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, in which like eference numera s designate similar parts throiul hout the several views, 10-10 designates the sides of my novel imitation holly wreath. Each of the sides 10 comprises a layer of paper or cardboard 11 or other translucent material having its outer surface ornamented to simulate a holly wreath. as is clearly shown in Fig. 1. The

ornamentation may be placed onthe layer 11 by printing, painting, or any other suitable process. Each side also includes a layer of celluloid or other substantially transparent 1010. are glued or otherwise in series for use material 12 whichmay be glued or Otherwise secured directly to the outer surface of the layer 11. Obviously the ornamental pattern may be put on the back of the transparent sheet if desired. The edge of each side is cut to show the profile of the wreath, as is shown at13 in Fig.1, to cause the sides to more nearly simulate a wreath.

Each side 10 has a substantially central opening 1 1 which communicates with the opening in a tubular element 01' sleeve 15 which may be made of cardboard or any other suitable material- The sleeve 15 is disposed, in coaxial alignment with the openings 14 andislocated. between the two sides 10. Furthermore, the sleeve or collar15 is flanged at 16,-16 and the inner surfaces of the sides suitably se cured to thefianges-lG-lG about the openings Itwill be observed fromFig. 2 that the sides:10-10 converge or, rather, areJbent towardeach other at the r outer peripheries.

The central portions of the two sides 1010 are spaced from each other by means of the connectingcollar or-sleeve 15. The sleeve 15 may. if it is so desired, also be made of transparent material. It may, ifdesired, bear a part ofthe ornamentation-to-makethe illusion more complete.

The annular space between the two sides -10 providrsa compartment 17in which is disposed astrand of elec' 'ic lights 19 of the small Christmas tree variety connected on a standard 110 volt light preferably comprises circuit. The strand eight lamp socketslS and electrical wiring 20. The wiring 20 is disposed about the periphery-of the annular collar or sleeve I and may be suitably anchored thereto. The

free ends of the wiring are connected to a conventional outlet plug 21.

The cial or imitation holly wreath above described is adapted to be hung in the window or any other analogous place during the Christmas season. When the lamps 19 are lit the entire wreath is illuminated. Thatis to say, the light passes through the transparent sides 10, lighting up the wreath or other ornamentation. upon each of the cardboard or paper side layers 11. The celluloid coverings 12l2 provide the sides with a glossy finish, thus enhancing the appearance of the wreath.

in Figs. 3 and 4 I have illustrated a modification of my invention wl erein the collar sleeve is preferably provided with a plurality of perforations or openings 25, there being one for each socket and lamp 19. In this form of the invention the wiring 20 is disposed on the inner tubular sleeve or collar 15 rather than on its outer periphery, as is shown in Fig. 2. Fun thermore, at each opening the collar 15 is provided with a laterally extending flange through which the socket extends. This flange s "ves as a means for properly locateach socket and lamp, and also serves as a means for support lg the lamp and socket. In this modification of the invention the sides 1010 are identical to the sides 10-10 oT the preferred form my invention. The dill'erence in s -.cture resides in the consleeve 15 which has been previously low l desire it unc erstood that, although illustrated and described in detail the ierred forms of my invention, as constitutng a wreath, the invention is not to be thus limited. but may be embodied in any similar 'lluminated device except in so far as defined by the scope and spirit of the appended claims. As above indicated, and as will be understood by those skilled in the art, changes in construction and arrangement of parts of my invention may be resorted to without departing from the field and scope of the same, and I intend to include all such variations, as fall within the scope 01"? the appended claims, in this application in which the preferred terms only of my invention are disclosed.

I claim 1. An imitation wreath comprising a pair of annular sides having coaxial central openings, one of said sides being ornamented and translucent, a connection between the sides connecting them at their openings, and a strand of electric lights disposed about said connection between said sides tor illuminating said ornamented side. 7

2. An imitation wreath comprising a pair of translucent sides, each of said sides being ornamented to simulate a wreath, a sleeve disposed at substantially the central portions of each of said sides for connecting the sides tog her, the peripheral edges of said sides be-- ing bent toward each other, and a strand of electric lights disposed about said sleeve in the space separating said sides. I

i n imitation wreath comprisin a pair of transparent sides having coaxial openings, each or" said sides being ornamented to simulate wreath, 'a sleeve disposed between the sides for connecting them at their openings,

periphery of the said sleeve being disposed substantially centrally with respect to the sides, the outer peripheral edges of the sides being bent toward each other, and a strand of electric lights dis-- posed about said sleeve between said sides, each of said sides comprising an ornamented card cut to simulate a wreath, and a celluloid covering glued to the card for giving the side a glossy finish.

l. in combination, a pair of side members, a sleeve-like structure connecting the side members in spaced relation, and illuminating means carried by the sleeve structure and projecting outwardly beyond the same for illuminating the space between the side members.

5. In combination, in a device of the character described, a pair of side members having substantially aligned openings, one of said members being translucent and simulating a natural wreath, and a sleeve disposed between said members and connecting them at the openings thereof, said sleeve providing a support for illuminating means disposed between the side members for illuminating said translucent side member.

ln witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my na 1. 5 this 18th day of March, A. D. 1927.

LOUISE GASTON. 

